Write Executive Summaries That Get Read
Executives skim. Your summary needs to deliver key insights in seconds. AI helps you distill complex reports into compelling summaries.
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Example Prompt
I need an executive summary for a report about: [TOPIC]. Key findings: [MAIN POINTS]. Recommendations: [WHAT YOU SUGGEST]. Impact: [WHY THIS MATTERS]. Audience: [WHO'S READING]. Write a concise executive summary (under 200 words) that busy leaders will actually read.
Pro Tip
Put your recommendation first, then the reasoning. Executives want to know the answer before the explanation.
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Write Executive Summaries That Get Read
If your executive summary is too long or unclear, no one will read your full report.
The Problem
Poor executive summaries:
- Are too long
- Bury the key insights
- Don't have clear recommendations
- Read like introductions, not summaries
How AI Helps
AI distills your complex findings into tight, scannable summaries that deliver value in the first few sentences.
When to Use This
- Research reports
- Project updates
- Business proposals
- Analysis documents
- Strategic plans
Tips for Best Results
- Lead with findings - What's the answer?
- Include the "so what" - Why does this matter?
- Make recommendations clear - What should they do?
- Keep it under 200 words - Ruthlessly edit
Try It Now
Copy the prompt, add your key findings and recommendations, and get a summary executives will actually read.
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